ALL AMERICAN SIGN CO., INC.
Struck against object or equipment while moving it — Cuts, lacerations — OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | ALL AMERICAN SIGN CO., INC. | Report ID | 2016021231 |
| Address | 5501 W. 109TH STREET | City, State ZIP | OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS 60453 |
| Event Date | February 9, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment while moving it | Source of Injury | Building materials-solid elements, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339950 | Inspection # | 1127329 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.69000, -87.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a miter saw to cut aluminum while building a sign. The saw blade grabbed the aluminum material, and the material lacerated the employee's hand. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 9, 2016, a worker at ALL AMERICAN SIGN CO., INC. in OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment while moving it, with building materials-solid elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 56 severe injury reports involving "Struck against object or equipment while moving it" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against object or equipment while moving it injuries.
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